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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1944
Page
5
How Would You Bid This Bridge Hand
Card expert William E. McKeenney recounts a bridge hand discussed with Lee Hazen. The narrator considers bidding four no trump, Hazen bids five no trump, and six no trump is easy with a heart lead. The play features a heart ace, diamonds, clubs, a heart ten, a spade return, and a successful spade finesse for South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. McKenney
America
Lee Hazen
East
West
South
Funny Business Chiefs Lead Army Bands in Historic Units
Ground was broken in Tulsa for a $48 000 negro health center and clinic gifted by the Oklahoma Variety club. The article notes Chief W O Charles B Tyler in his 40th year as a bandsman and Chief W O Peter L Crawford tied to army bands since 1918. It mentions notable dancers including Yvonne Choteau and a featured ballerina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Tyler
Peter L. Crawford
Tulsa
Oklahoma Variety Club
Oklahoma A and M prints shop chief resigns after 36 years
E. J. Westbrook steps down as superintendent of the Oklahoma A and M college print shop after 36 years. The college board of regents appoints G. R. Gould as acting superintendent. Fort Sill hosts field artillery school parade with the 179th Army Ground Forces Band directing the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Westbrook
Oklahoma A. and M. College
College Board of Regents
G. R. Gould
Fort Sill
Field Artillery
179Th Army Ground Forces
Oklahoma Truck Crops Harvest Reach 48 200 Acres This Year
Oklahoma producers harvested 48 200 acres of principal commercial truck crops in the year, according to K D Blood federal crop statistician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
K. D. Blood
Federal
Ballet Russe De Monte Carlo brings two Oklahoma natives
Two members of the Ballet Russe De Monte Carlo touring company visiting the city on January 11 are identified as Oklahoma natives. Maria Tallchief, an Osage, is noted among the troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo
Oklahoma
Pyorrhea May Follow Neglect Ads at Rexall Drug
An old ad notes pyorrhea as a consequence of neglect and promotes LETO'S remedy Sold at Gwin's Rexall Drug with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
Postwar Drive to Replace Rubber-Tired Tractors
At the start of 1944 there were 1,450,000 rubber-tired tractors on American farms. Many of these now are obsolete and must be replaced by postwar construction.
Waste Paper Drive Supports Wounded Servicemen
Waste Paper Drive set for Friday and Saturday January 5 and 6 raises 75 percent of proceeds for supplies to wounded service members in state hospitals. Cub and Scout collectors to gather paper. drop boxes at Convention Hall or contact a Cub or Scout. Scouts receive treats and awards. registration and troop details shared. Troop 7 and 24 meet Mondays. troop 4 held a meeting with badges awarded to Kenneth Arrington, Bob Hudgins, Richard Bridewell, and Charles Robinson. New troop committee members named for troop 33 Francis. reregistrations listed for several Scouts. A basketball game and an unexpected surprise are planned for Francis troop activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Scout
Kenneth Arrington
Kenneth
Bob Hudgins
Richard Bridewell
Charles Robinson
Francis
Ray Bowman
Howard Pickett
Mat Bonham
George Dale
R. G. Davis
A. J. Brock
Joe Bowman
Roland Bonholm
Billy Nickerson
Harold Mathes
Joe Frank Smith
Armies need more weapons but produce more urged
Maj. Gen. Levin H. Campbell says armies lack no weapons but urges increased production. George Lyons stresses transparency to the American people about German offensives. Frederick C. Crawford notes engineers with orders to avoid practical ideas. Brig. Gen. Carroll recalls rescuing men by water and a mystery pilot. Capt. Beck, skipper of the Mississinewa, is named. London presses ship to Egypt via RAF routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip G. Beck
Brooklyn
N. Y
Sunk Oiler
Mississinewa
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East Pass
Ibber
Age
Yvonne Choteau
Corps de Ballet
Adv
VICKS
Johns-Manville
B. B. Howard Sheet Metal & Roofing Contractor
S. Rennie Phone
Oak
E. M. Welch
Arvene Cnanlags Suds
Maxwell House Coffee
Magnolia Coffee
Rge
ADA Evening News
Southeastern Oklahoma
Associated Press
Wire Service
NEA
Levin H. Campbell
Army Ordnance Chief
Hell
40 Acres
George Lyons
OWI
SHAEF
Frederick C. Crawford
Cleveland
National Association of Manufacturers
Europe
Franklin O. Carroll
Air Technical Service
Dayton
Ohio
London
Egypt
R.A.F
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